Section 19.72.170 Violations and civil remedies.

A. Any person violating or causing the violation of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction as provided for in Berkeley Municipal Code, Section 1.20.020, in addition to any other remedies provided under applicable law.

B. The remedies provided for under this section are in addition to any the City or any person might have under applicable law.

C. No sale of a commercial building shall be invalidated solely because of the failure of any person to comply with any provision of this chapter. However, any person who willfully or negligently violates or fails to perform any duty prescribed by any provision of this chapter shall be liable for the damages resulting from his or her failure to comply.

D. Compliance with the requirements of this chapter in no way directly requires the removal or abatement of asbestos or other hazardous materials. However, compliance with the requirements of this chapter does not relieve any person of compliance with any other applicable state, federal or local law.

E. If the building is not in compliance with this section and no pending appeal had been properly and timely filed, the City shall file in the office of the county recorder, a certificate describing the property and certifying that the building is not in compliance with this section and that the owner has been so notified at least 14 days prior. If the building is brought into compliance with this section, the City shall, within 14 days, file a new certificate with the county recorder certifying that the building is in compliance with this section. (Ord. 6582-NS § 1, 2000: Ord. 6176-NS § 17, 1993)